The Team

Nicole Basa, M.D., F.A.C.S. Fellowship-Trained Bariatric and General Surgeon

Dr. Basa received her M.D. at Rush Medical College in Chicago. She completed her surgical residency training at the University of Southern California. She also completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgical fellowship at UCLA. During residency she completed a postdoctoral fellowship researching the hunger hormone Ghrelin at UCLA/Cure Research Center. She also completed genetics research at the NIH.

Alan Abando, M.D., F.A.C.S. Bariatric and General Surgeon

Dr. Abando completed his medical training at Rush Medical College in Chicago graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He pursued general surgery training at Huntington Memorial in Pasadena, California. He then practiced bariatric surgery in Pasadena for 2 years before starting his surgical practice with Dr. Basa in 2007.

Kelsey Hayes, R.D., L.D.

Kelsey is a registered dietitian who has a masters in Dietary Services. She will support your journey before and after bariatric surgery.

Areas of Specialty

Bariatric Surgery

At B+A Medical Wellness Center, we perform cutting edge robotic bariatric surgical procedures. We also provide comprehensive pre and post op support to help you with your new life and tool. Visit us at www.cedarparkbariatrics.com

Medical Weight Loss

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Facial and Body Aesthetics

We have skilled clinicians to help you with your aesthetic needs. Same day appointments available! Visit us at www.bamedeasthetics.com